In Costa Rica, electrical distribution is installed with little regard to the effect on the wildlife population. Uninsulated power transformers and cables are installed in…
Refuge for Wildlife, an International Animal Rescue partner project, was established 20 years ago to help protect the wildlife of Costa Rica. As residential and commercial development has…
Orphaned Howler Rehabilitation Program This past year we saw several of our orphans complete the program and return to the forest! In February we released…
Eddie Like many of the opossums we rescue, Eddie was orphaned when his mother was hit by a car and killed. Due to development and…
Rattlesnake Hit on the Head Makes Full Recovery This neotropical rattlesnake (Crotolus simus) was captured for relocation by the Nosara Bomberos. Unfortunately, a gardener had…
Orphaned Howler Monkeys Rescued as Infants are Released! After undergoing intensive and lengthy rehabilitation in our rescue center, three orphaned howler monkeys have finally returned…
December 2019 Newsletter The Perfect Gift for the Holidays! Searching for a thoughtful gift for the upcoming holiday season? Why not give the gift of…
Many areas of Guanacaste are experiencing a surge in human development. Fragmented habitat and the installation of electrical supply is causing wildlife deaths and injuries. The…
When infant howlers are badly electrocuted their prognosis isn’t good; it is very rare that howler infants survive such terrible electrocution injuries. Their little bodies…
Every orphaned infant howler monkey that comes through our doors presents a challenge; many are seriously injured, which makes the rehabilitation process demanding. Our ultimate…
It is rare that electrocuted howlers sustain only minor injuries. Thankfully, both Marta and Tamara were not seriously affected by unsafe power distribution. Both monkeys…
Now that Mango, Stan and Ana have returned to the forest successfully, it’s time for the other orphaned howlers in our care to move another…
After years of rehabilitation and care, Mango, Ana and Stan have returned to the forest. It was an emotional day as the Refuge staff watched…
We are very pleased to announce that Bernard has returned to his forest home! Bernard is an older male howler who was rescued after…
Long-term Problem Area in Esperanza Finally Fixed We are pleased to announce that the dangerous electrical cables in Esperanza that killed one monkey and injured…